exogen Meaning & Definition
What Does Exogen Mean?
Exogen is a noun that means A plant characterized by wood, bark and pith, the wood forming a layer between the other two, and growth only occurring on the outside. It is also used to mean The last phase of the hair growth cycle that follows telogen, during which the hairshaft is released from the hair follicle and is shed from the body.
Exogen Definition (Noun)
- A plant characterized by wood, bark and pith, the wood forming a layer between the other two, and growth only occurring on the outside.
- The last phase of the hair growth cycle that follows telogen, during which the hairshaft is released from the hair follicle and is shed from the body.
Synonyms of Exogen
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Exogen synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
exogen (plural exogens)
Origin of Exogen
From exo- + -gen: compare French exogène.